For the wool try Michaels or Treasure Island. Or try The Edwardian Needle in Bloomfield NJ, it's not too far from my University. If they have what you want maybe we talk them into sending you some samples or I can pick it up and send to you myself. This store is supposed to have every thing under the sun in regard to thread. And...not to far from that is a wonderful bead store...it's pure bead heaven. But that's besides the point.

http://www.theedwardianneedle.com/